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GE Renewable Energy and the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAIT) in Ethiopia partner to, amongst other initiatives, develop a Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence. The centre will serve as a training hub for undergraduate students in the Ethiopian …

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In an effort to avert potential production problems of its devices, Apple is in talks to directly acquire a critical mineral used in lithium-ion batteries.
The tech giant is negotiating with miners to buy thousands of metric tons of cobalt annually for a …

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Cape Lambert Resources Limited (ASX:CFE) and Fe Limited (ASX:FEL) are leveraged to cobalt and are encouraged by growing demand from technology providers and the looming electric vehicle boom.
Both have cobalt projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo ( …

With cobalt prices soaring and fears of a potential shortage mounting, reports emerged Wednesday that Apple Inc. is in talks with a mining company to secure a direct supply of the scarce metal — a critical component of batteries.
It’s the type of deal …

Apple may be looking to ensure it has adequate supplies of an essential ingredient of its iPhone batteries.
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Apple appears to be taking steps to ensure it has sufficient quantities of an essential ingredient in the batteries that …

As more and more people use portable electronics and switch to renewable energy systems and electric cars, the global demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to rise to new heights. However, one component in particular could create a bottleneck for …

Cobalt is the new oil. Car companies and battery manufacturers are all rushing to secure multiyear contracts with mining companies for their lithium-ion batteries. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is also participating in this game as the company …

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Tech giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is said to be in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners as a way to ensure sufficient supply of the metal, an essential ingredient in the batteries that power its iPhone.
Citing anonymous sources …

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Apple may cut out the cobalt middlemen by obtaining supplies for its batteries on its own. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is in talks with miners to buy long-term supplies of cobalt, a key ingredient in the lithium-ion batteries …

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“Apple Inc. is in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners for the first time, according to people familiar with the matter, seeking to ensure it will have enough of the key battery …

Apple is in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners for the first time, according to sources, seeking to ensure it will have enough of the key battery ingredient amid industry fears of a shortage driven by the electric vehicle boom. …

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Welcome
This exciting event in Hammersmith, London is the place to be for all of you wanting to get off to a flying start with RINGANA in the UK.
Spend an hour with us - RINGANA- Winner of the 2017 European Business Award - (Chairman's Award) - and learn how & why we are growing annually at over 40-50% and how you can join our successful Green Business and build a potentially properous future. A unique opportunity with an award winning company - with integrity.This is what you can look forward to -
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The 2nd Microbiome AgBioTech Summit returns to share new insights into how the soil and plant microbiome can be effectively engineered for efficient nutrient management, sophisticated pest and pathogen control and help alleviate the impact of abiotic stress factors.
By sharing ideas with forward thinking AgBioTech organizations, this meeting will help you find solutions to the greatest challenges and opportunities involved in the industrial discovery, production and commercialization of beneficial microbes for agricultural application.
To find out more about the speakers and sessions we will discuss during the meeting take a look at the event guide here: https://goo.gl/
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• Hear 30+ speakers from the forefront of plant and ...

Gain insights from across the engineering functions, including structural integrity specialists, non-destructive testing practitioners and those operating and maintaining components. By sharing cross industry knowledge and experience, the conference will provide powerful solutions to everyday and emerging challenges. The event will also benefit from a focus on asset management and improvement of uptime across multiple industries including thermal power, nuclear, oil & gas, railway, automotive, aerospace and marine.
Hear insights and expertise from senior engineers across Power Generation, Nuclear, Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, Marine, Construction and Manufacturing industries.
Plus, continue the conversations and make new connections at the dedicated networking dinner at the end ...

Join VMware and
Alto Networks on 27th February 2018 for a half day workshop (8:45am-12:30pm) at the Hospital Club in London to learn more about NSX
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latest in a series of workshops that have proven very successful, you’ll
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Technical innovations – virtual
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With the UK government planning on investing £300 billion into infrastructure projects by 2020/21, bulk materials handling will be increasingly in demand in the next three years.
Bulk Handling in Large Infrastructure Projects is the only event specifically focused on best practice in bulk management. Attend this seminar to hear how challenges have been managed by experts on major infrastructure projects, as well as plans for future projects. Hear about the latest technologies and techniques to reduce cost and energy usage in your planned projects.
Network and share experience with experts, including waste recovery managers, tunnelling project managers and tunnelling engineers from engineering companies, contractors and solution providers.
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The Railway Division Annual Luncheon is without a doubt the must-attend event in the industry calendar. Attracting over 1,200 attendees, it is an unparalleled opportunity to network with the most senior technical and commercial executives from all sectors of the rail industry.
The Annual Luncheon will be held at the prestigious Grosvenor House on Park Lane. Tables start from £1,569 and a complimentary drinks reception will be available to all guests. Individual tickets can also be purchased (maximum of three per booking).
Hosted by Richard McClean, Chair, Railway Division, the luncheon is the principal event in the rail calendar and as such, places are limited. The keynote speech will be given by The Rt. Hon the Lord Adonis, Former Chair, National Infrastructure Commission and Former ...

The Conference Series Ltd. welcomes you & delighted to have Nobel laureates, speakers, delegates, here to participate and share in the 3rd Annual Conference and Expo on Biomaterials during 05-06 March 2018 at Berlin, Germany. Thank you for coming to this fruitful event, Biomaterials 2018.
This Biomaterials Conference will also focus on Biomaterials, Nanotechnology, Tissue Engineering, Regenerative medicine, Implants, 3D printing of Biomaterials, Dental Biomaterials .